India's win helped them extend their lead at the top of the ICC's Test rankings and they could grab a lead of up to 15 rankings points if results go their way over the coming weeks.

Victory to England over South Africa at The Oval in the coming days would extend India's lead over the Proteas to 11 points and a 3-0 series sweep would put Virat Kohli's side even further ahead of the chasing pack.

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